Taking a deep breath, I gently lowered my canoe into the water, making sure to accomplish that without making a splash. Trying to keep my feet from getting wet, I rotated back and forth, gathering the items I had […]
Tag: Water
Rains and hidden dangers can create dangerous conditions in swimming holes
As temperatures start to climb, more people are visiting Vermont’s lakes, rivers and swimming holes. And with mixed weather in the forecast, state health officials are reminding everyone that when in and around these natural waters – especially swimming holes […]
Vermont gets $63 million for clean water and wastewater revolving loan funds
U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy and Governor Phil Scott on Thursday, Dec. 2, announced that Vermont will be receiving $63,041,000 in funding for drinking water systems and wastewater treatment as a result of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed […]
Paddling canoes, memories of flat water and family
By Merisa Sherman We pulled into the boat launch just before sunrise, the darkness just lifting enough so that we could see to undo the tie down straps without any help from our headlamps. You could hear the scraping of fabric […]
Marty Illick, water quality group honored with annual GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award
Marty Illick and the Lewis Creek Association, a leading Vermont water quality and conservation organization, have been honored with the 18th annual GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award. The award, named for famed osprey advocate Meeri Zetterstrom of Milton, was presented to the awardees for […]
Green Mountain Power launches smart water heater program, offers savings
Green Mountain Power announced Tuesday, May 23, that it has a new way for customers to be part of the energy revolution by reducing energy use, saving money and helping GMP reduce peak energy demand for all customers. GMP’s new […]
Rutland High raises awareness of water issues in film series
May 11, 13, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Pure Water for the World presents a two-part film series about water issues. On Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m., the documentary “What’s Your Watermark?” will be shown, about the rapidly declining water quality in Lake Champlain; […]
High water and hidden possibility on the soggy edge of spring
By Dan Lambert The word has fallen out of use since the late 1800s, but you might hear its echo this time of year wherever streams carve channels through the land. Listen for the sound of water rushing over rocks […]
Drugs in the water? Don’t blame the students
UVM study shows down-the-drain disposal is not a major source of pharmaceutical pollution Nearly 60 percent of American adults now take prescription medications—from antidepressants to cholesterol treatments—and, among other things, there is growing concern about how many drugs are flowing […]
Rutland leak estimated to total 8.6 millions of gallons of water
By Polly Lynn RUTLAND — A major water leak was identified and repaired Saturday, March 28, after eight days of searching for the breach, according to Nate Stansberry, associate city engineer for the Rutland Department of Public Works. However, millions […]